Strategic Partnership Programme Manager

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for professional development

Job summary

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council is seeking a Strategic Partnership Programme Manager to drive delivery across a cross‑sector partnership, turning priorities into funded projects. You will work with CEO‑level stakeholders and senior officers to coordinate Delivery Groups, track progress, secure external funding and shape the public narrative for this ambitious Town Vision in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The role is senior, outward‑facing and part‑time (14–21 hours per week) with a fixed term of 12

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery across multi‑partner environments.
• Coordinate Delivery Groups and track progress.
• Secure external funding and support for development.
• Elevate barriers and shape a clear public narrative for the partnership.

Job description

Strategic Partnership Programme Manager

Location: Stratford upon Avon Town Council

Salary: £41,177 - £46,579 per annum (SCP 29-34). Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, support for professional development

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months aligned to the Partnership's funding and delivery cycle with review for extension/permanency

Hours: Part-time 14-21 hours per week

Stratford‑upon‑Avon is delivering an ambitious Town Vision through a unique cross‑sector Strategic Partnership involving the Town, District and County Councils, the local MP, the BID, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford Town Trust and other key organisations. The Partnership is entering a pivotal phase, moving from vision‑setting into active delivery and we are seeking a Programme Manager who can bring pace, structure and momentum to this next chapter.

This is a senior, outward‑facing role that blends programme leadership, partnership coordination and funding brokerage. You'll work directly with CEO‑level stakeholders, elected members and senior officers to turn the Partnership's priorities into funded, deliverable projects. You'll coordinate Delivery Groups, track progress, elevate barriers, secure external funding and help shape a clear public narrative for the Partnership's work.

Who we're looking for

If you're an experienced programme or partnership manager, confident driving delivery across matrixed, multi‑partner environments where organisations bring differing priorities, skilled at building alignment and maintaining pace, and motivated by place‑shaping, regeneration and community impact, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a meaningful difference in one of the UK's most distinctive towns.

Closing date: 7th October (12pm)

Interviews: week commencing 19th October 2026